Leaving On A Jet Plane
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Intro: D7M G D7M G
D G
All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go
D G
I'm standing here outside the door
D G A
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
D G
But the dawn is breakin', it's early morn'
D G
The taxi's waitin', he's blown his horn
D G A
Already I'm so lonesome I could die
D G D G
So kiss me and smile for me, tell me that you'll wait for me
D G A
Hold me like you never let me go
D G D G
'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane, don't know when I'll be back again
D G A
Oh babe, I hate to go
D G D
There's so many times I've let you down, so many times I've played around
D G A
I tell you now that they don't mean a thing
D G D G
Every place I go I'll think of you, every song I sing I sing for you
D G A
When I come back I'll bring your wedding ring
D G
Now the time has come to leave you
D G D G A
One more time let me kiss you, then close your eyes, I'll be on my way
D G
Dream about the days to come
D G D G A
When I won't have to leave alone, about the times I won't have to say
D G D G
I`m leaving on a jet plane, don`t know when I`ll be back again
D G A D
Oh, babe, I hate to go
How to play Leaving On A Jet Plane
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D7M. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.